Embedded Software Engineer

Job Description

We are looking for an Embedded Software Engineer with in-depth knowledge of real-time embedded software philosophies and practices. The candidate must be open to traveling to Northridge, CA for 5 days a week per month onsite. The role involves developing embedded software in assembly, C/C++, Rust, or other languages, and working with microcontrollers and hardware drivers.

• MUST HAVE RUST PROGRAMMING EXPERIENCE. MUST BE ABLE TO WORK ON SITE 5 DAYS A WEEK in Northridge, CA, so LOCAL candidates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software in assembly, C/C++, Rust, or other languages.
• Work with microcontrollers, including hardware drivers.
• Debug kernel issues and exercise validation of the system from user space.
• Review schematics, logic analyzers, and use embedded software troubleshooting techniques.
• Work on low-level communications such as PCIe, Ethernet, SPI, and I2C.
• Develop and debug embedded software, ensuring fault tolerance and high reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers and systems architects.
• Handle middleware components and understand the architectural complexity of existing software systems.
• Support the full software development lifecycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, testing, and debugging.

Essential Skills

• In-depth knowledge of real-time embedded software philosophies and practices.
• Knowledge of Linux kernel internals, including process scheduler, memory management, concurrency/synchronization, memory allocation, file systems, and networking subsystems architecture.
• Strong debugging skills in kernel and user space API.
• Experience with C++, Firmware, Linux, Driver Development, Embedded Software, and Software Development.
• Proficiency in Rust programming for software development.
• Experience with GIT for version control and Visual Studio Code or similar IDE.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a similar field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience with a strong focus on at least one programming language (preferably Rust or C++).
• 5+ years of experience in the full software development lifecycle.
• 1+ years of hands-on experience developing software in Rust.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Professional experience at a FAANG company or a comparable tech industry leader.
• Experience in developing networking devices that include data and control plane components, preferably with protocols relevant to satellite communications or similar industries.
• Full stack embedded development experience, including low-level programming, hardware/software integration, and application software development.
• Proven track record of working in cross-functional teams.

Work Environment

The role requires onsite presence in Northridge, CA for 5 days a week per month. Remote candidates must support a PST schedule. The candidate will be working with technologies such as assembly, C/C++, Rust, microcontrollers, hardware drivers, and various low-level communication protocols.

Requirements

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401(k)/Roth
• Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D
• Short and long-term disability
• HSA & DCFSA
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Time off or State Sick Leave

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